CIASA Recognizes Generations of Swimmers
CIASA Recognizes Generations of Swimmers
George Town, Grand Cayman:
The annual Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association (CIASA) Awards Gala Brunch was hosted at The
Grand Old House on Sunday, 28th January. Swimmers and volunteers from seven to seventy years old
were celebrated for their achievements and contributions to the sport of swimming in the Cayman
Islands.
With close to two hundred guests, the oceanside venue was at capacity, where families and friends of
those being recognized gathered to show support of CIASA and their members. In addition to the
awards, a Silent Auction and fundraising activities took place during the event.
CIASA Awards:
ýý Special Olympian of the Year: Alec Cox
ýý Male Swimmer of the Year: Corey Frederick-Westerborg
ýý Female Swimmer of the Year: Lauren Hew
ýý Open Water volunteer of the year: Eva Moore
ýý Volunteer of the Year: Joan Link
ýý Community Service Award: Laura Ribbins
ýý Lifetime Achievement Award: Frank Flowers
ýý Masters Swimmer of the Year: Frank Flowers
CIASA President, Michael Lockwood, commented on the event “Honouring our athletes and volunteers
is the most important thing that we can do as a federation. It is great to see all of the athletes be
recognised for their performances and, more importantly, efforts and training. Without the volunteers
and parents, our athletes would not be able to compete. It was great to see Alec Cox be named as
special Olympian of the year both by CIASA and SOCI”.
Cont...
CIASA Most Improved Swimmers, by age group, girls & boys:
ýý 7 & 8 CoCo MCGrath & Aiden Suitor
ýý 9 & 10 Lila Higgo & Jack Clark-Terrell
ýý 11 & 12 Tabitha Hawkins & Jorian Neblett
ýý 13 & 14 Maeve Anderson & Nichalas Corin
ýý 15 to 17 Ella Plunkett & Alex Dakers
CARIFTA Awards
The following swimmers were recognised for their performance at CARFITA 2017:-
ýý Most Improved Male Swimmer at CARIFTA: Corey Fredrick-Westerburg
ýý Most Improved Female Swimmer at CARIFTA: Avery Lambert
ýý Open Water Performer of the Year: John Bodden
ýý Top CARIFTA Performer: Lauren Hew
CIASA Stars Awards
The following swimmers were recognized as CIASA Stars, based on a points system from meets in 2017,
for short course 25 meter pool events. Points are based speed and the age of the swimmer. Just
scoring points is considered a strong achievement.
Girls CIASA Stars
1st Jillian Crooks
2nd Stephanie Royston
3rd Avery Lambert & Allyson Belfonte & Kyra Rabess
Runners Up, point scorers:- Harper Barrowman & Raya Embury-Brown
Boys CIASA Stars
1st (tie) Corey Frederick-Westerborg and Stefano Bonati
3rd Jake Bailey
Runner Up, point scorer:- Jake Alberga
CIASA gave thanks to the support of the organisations that contribute to the success of aquatic sports
in the Cayman Islands, including: Maples, KMPG, Davenport Development, Greenlight RE, HSM, Red
Sail Sports, Cayman Islands Ministry of Sports and the Cayman Islands Olympic Committee.
Photos of the event can be viewed and downloaded here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7cTHJ1X6PycWmaeF
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Many from the swimming community had being recognized at the recent Heroes Day ceremony and
those honored were also celebrated by CIASA for their contribution to the sport of swimming:
Pioneers:
Frankie Flowers
Mike Hundt
Shaune Fraser
Sara MacKay
Pat McCallum
Penny McDowall
Laura Ribbons
Heather Roffey
Memorial Scroll:
Landan von Kanel
Emerging Pioneer:
Kanza Bodden
Brett Fraser
Lauren Hew
Andrew Smilley
Long Service Award:
Susan Hundt
Jennifer Powell
Lori Powell
Adam Roberts
Cayman is investing in developing competitive swimmers through local swim clubs, local swim meets
and international team and club meets. Parents with children interested in competitive swimming
should contact one of Cayman’s swim clubs for more information. Swimming age categories start at 6
& Under in local swim meets.
The Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association (CIASA) is a volunteer, not for profit association
dedicated to furthering the interests of all aquatic sports in the Cayman Islands. CIASA is the
recognised Governing Body of aquatic sports in the Cayman Islands and is a member of FINA, UANA,
CCCAN and the CIOC. For more information on CIASA please visit www.ciasa.ky .
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